Man accused of severe child abuse now charged with homicide

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee(WDEF) – A man who was accused of severely beating a 3-year old girl then taking her to the hospital is now facing additional charges.

Rhasean Lowry, 34, is now facing a charge of criminal homicide to go along with the original charge of child abuse and assault.

According to officials at Children’s Hospital, the child died two days after she was admitted.

The investigation began when the victim showed up unconscious at a local emergency room.
      
Lowry told investigators that the child fell down some stairs at motel but forensic investigators found bruising all over the child’s body that was not consistent with Lowry’s story.

The alleged abuse reportedly occurred at the Econo Lodge on Bonnie Oaks Drive where Lowry, his girlfriend and her three children reside.

Investigators reviewed motel surveillance video of Lowry placing a limp and lifeless body into his vehicle. He was reportedly taking the child to Parkridge Hospital.

Doctors at Parkridge referred the child to Children’s Hospital.

In addition to the alleged abuse of the 3-year old girl, Lowry is also accused of physically abusing his girlfriend’s 5-year old boy.